2012 Schedules

[TheRevSFA]

Rumor is that McNeese has filled its schedule with a game with a team in Tennessee. Not at liberty to say which team, yet.

Doc

I bet MTSU.

[McNeese72]

I bet MTSU.

Can't say. ;)

doc

[McNeese72]

Rumor has it Sam Houston is going to play Texas A&M on November 17th for a 650k payout...

Hmmmm, that means that Texas A&M would play two FCS teams?????

doc

[TheRevSFA]

Hmmmm, that means that Texas A&M would play two FCS teams?????

doc

That's the scuttlebutt. However..I doubt that truly happens, but A&M is low on opponents available Nov 17th

[McNeese72]

I bet MTSU.

Done deal!! The very latest from a very good source.

Doc

[BEAR]

I know NDSU has 9/15 open as is looking for another game. However, they want it to be a home game and UCA already bought out a trip to UND for this year, so not sure it would happen as I'd assume they are looking for a home game as well.

Home game is a biggie this year (budget I'm sure is a biggie that's why we schedule 2 FBS teams in our first few years in the FCS)...that and after losing most of our Oline QB and some really good defenders, we wouldn't want our @ss kicked by the national champions. xlolx Give us time to acclimate to the FCS. Winning nearly 70% of SLC games, scheduling multiple FBS opponents, and ending up in the top 15 nearly every year doesn't help against a team like the Bison.

[TheRevSFA]

Home game is a biggie this year (budget I'm sure is a biggie that's why we schedule 2 FBS teams in our first few years in the FCS)...that and after losing most of our Oline QB and some really good defenders, we wouldn't want our @ss kicked by the national champions. xlolx Give us time to acclimate to the FCS. Winning nearly 70% of SLC games, scheduling multiple FBS opponents, and ending up in the top 15 nearly every year doesn't help against a team like the Bison.

We'll just ignore that 5-7 season you had in 2009....

No joke though..UCA has upped the football level in the SLC. Great add to the conference. Now if you could step your basketball game up.

[BEAR]

We'll just ignore that 5-7 season you had in 2009....

No joke though..UCA has upped the football level in the SLC. Great add to the conference. Now if you could step your basketball game up.

Yeah that 2009 season looked promising after nearly beating Hawaii. Too bad it was during our transition and not after. 2010 was our first year. As for basketball, the men need help but the women's record speaks for itself. I would like to think UCA has upped the SLC national status, but I think that was done more when Texas State left. xlolx (Just kidding!)

[kdinva]

Morehead St.:

http://www.msueagles.com/schedule.aspx?path=football&

[McNeese72]

Yeah that 2009 season looked promising after nearly beating Hawaii. Too bad it was during our transition and not after. 2010 was our first year. As for basketball, the men need help but the women's record speaks for itself. I would like to think UCA has upped the SLC national status, but I think that was done more when Texas State left. xlolx (Just kidding!)

Speaking of upping the SLC national status, did you guys see what the McNeese Cowgirl softball team did in that tournament at Arizona State??

Doc

[BEAR]

Speaking of upping the SLC national status, did you guys see what the McNeese Cowgirl softball team did in that tournament at Arizona State??

Doc

Heck yeah! Fans got plenty to cheer about! With the UCA girls basketball being ranked #76 and McNeese pulling the upsets, maybe the SLC can make some ground on some of the other great conferences.

Back to 2012 schedules...

[TheRevSFA]

Heck yeah! Fans got plenty to cheer about! With the UCA girls basketball being ranked #76 and McNeese pulling the upsets, maybe the SLC can make some ground on some of the other great conferences.

Back to 2012 schedules...

Go Cowgirls and the..Sugar Bears :D

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4093/4750097907_834b5e2718_z.jpg

[BEAR]

Yeah....don't go there:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zey8567bcg
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[TheRevSFA]

Yeah....don't go there:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zey8567bcg
xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

Yawn...

http://static.moviefanatic.com/images/gallery/bear-banging.jpg

See you in September.

[hebmskebm]

Eastern Ill. http://www.eiupanthers.com/schedule.aspx?path=football&schedule=120

Fordham to play DII Lock Haven on 8/30 http://www.fordhamsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020212aah.html

[dgreco]

Full Bryant schedule

September
Sat 1 Marist 3:00 PM
Sat 8 at Saint Francis (PA) * 12:00 PM
Sat 15 Maine 1:00 PM
Sat 22 Duquesne * Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 1:00 PM
Sat 29 at Wagner * 1:00 PM

October
Sat 6 Albany * 1:00 PM
Sat 13 Robert Morris * Parents & Family Weekend 1:00 PM
Sat 20 at Monmouth * 1:00 PM

November
Sat 3 Sacred Heart * Senior Day 1:00 PM
Sat 10 at Central Connecticut * TBA
Sat 17 at Bucknell 1:00 PM

[superman7515]

Not official yet, but in the works, Oklahoma will open with Florida A&M on September 8.

[nwFL Griz]

Not official yet, but in the works, Oklahoma will open with Florida A&M on September 8.

FAMU is reporting it, along with the rest of their schedule:

http://www.famuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25300&ATCLID=205380091

[Lehigh Football Nation]

With Bryant announcing, we can play "process-of-elimination".


We're really close to play the "process of elimination" game with the NEC, but there's still multiple possibilities for games.

10/20: Possible league game involving Albany, Duquesne, or Sacred Heart
10/27: Possible league game involving Albany, Bryant, or Sacred Heart [Bryant Bye Week]
11/3: Two probable league games involving Bryant, Duquesne, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart [Sacred Heart vs. Bryant Confirmed]
11/10: Two probable league games involving Albany, Duquesne, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart

A Sacred Heart announcement might make the rest solvable.

So 11/3 must be Duquesne vs. Robert Morris and 10/27 must be Albany vs. Sacred Heart, which makes the 11/10 games Duquesne vs. Sacred Heart/Albany vs. RMU and the 10/20 game Duquesne vs. Albany.

The last conference game is between Robert Morris and Sacred Heart, which can only occur on 9/8.

Assuming my calculations are correct, all the NEC schedules are complete, with only two OOC games left to figure out: Sacred Heart (9/1 or 10/20) and Robert Morris (9/15 or 9/22):

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/nec-sched

Note Albany and Duquesne are complete despite the fact they haven't announced!

[aceinthehole]

With Bryant announcing, we can play "process-of-elimination".



So 11/3 must be Duquesne vs. Robert Morris and 10/27 must be Albany vs. Sacred Heart, which makes the 11/10 games Duquesne vs. Sacred Heart/Albany vs. RMU and the 10/20 game Duquesne vs. Albany.

The last conference game is between Robert Morris and Sacred Heart, which can only occur on 9/8.

Assuming my calculations are correct, all the NEC schedules are complete, with only two OOC games left to figure out: Sacred Heart (9/1 or 10/20) and Robert Morris (9/15 or 9/22):
http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/nec-sched

Note Albany and Duquesne are complete despite the fact they haven't announced!

Thanks for the work. It has been widely rumored that RMU will play Dayton on one of those dates.

Qusetion - who is still available for Sacred Heart to schedule on 9/1 or 10/20? This is the only NEC team an unknown opponent.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Thanks for the work. It has been widely rumored that RMU will play Dayton on one of those dates.

Qusetion - who is still available for Sacred Heart to schedule on 9/1 or 10/20? This is the only NEC team an unknown opponent.

Could it be Fordham? They have one final open date to fill on 10/20.

[UAalum72]

Could it be Fordham? They have one final open date to fill on 10/20.
Or Fordham could give up its 9/1 game vs. D-II Lock Haven, but that's FU's fifth home game, and SHU has only its four league games at home, so Sacred Heart almost surely wants a game in Fairfield.

[TheRevSFA]

Could it be Fordham? They have one final open date to fill on 10/20.

Sam Houston needs a game :D

[BEAR]

The more I see schedules fill up, the more I dread the annual DII or lower division game showing up. xshakingmadx

[MplsBison]

At this point, I wouldn't really care if NDSU brought in a former NCC team for the 6th home game in 2012. They'll bring in more fans than a guarantee game for a small college "DI" team out east. Be a better game too.

[Sam_Kats]

Kats to play Baylor & Texas A&M next yr

[Sammy94]

It's official for the Kats. Baylor and Texas A&M in 2012.

[BEAR]

So what the two of you are saying is that the Kats will play Baylor and Texas A&M next year? xeyebrowx

[RattlerFan70]

FAMU Rattlers 2012 Football Schedule

Sept. 1st @ Tennessee State
Sept. 8th @ Oklahoma
Sept. 15th Hampton*
Sept. 22th @ Delaware State*
Sept. 29th Southern (Atlanta Football Classic)
Oct. 6th @ Howard*
Oct. 13th Savannah State* (HC)
Oct. 20th South Carolina State*
Oct. 27th BYE
Nov. 3rd @ North Carolina A&T*
Nov. 10th North Carolina Central*
Nov. 17th Bethune-Cookman* (Florida Classic)
*Conference games

http://www.famuathletics.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=606547&SPID=80904&DB_OEM_ID=25300&Q_SEASON=2012
https://www.nmnathletics.com//pdf8/824872.pdf?ATCLID=205380091&SPSID=606545&SPID=80904&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25300

[hebmskebm]

Few More:

Alabama A&M http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/02/alabama_am_football_bulldogs_t_1.html

Jackson State http://jsutigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021512aab.html

Texas Southern http://athletics.tsu.edu/schedule.aspx?path=football&schedule=17

Morehead State http://www.msueagles.com/schedule.aspx?path=football&

[Pard4Life]

Lafayette's schedule... times unofficial but you could certainly take this to the bank.

Sept. 8. at William & Mary, 6pm
Sept. 15 *vs. Penn, 6pm (Block Party)
Sept. 22 at Bucknell, 6pm
Sept. 29 at Robert Morris, 6pm
Oct. 6. vs. Princeton, 6pm (Family Weekend)
Oct. 13 at Yale, noon
Oct. 20 vs. Holy Cross, 1pm (Homecoming)
Oct. 27 vs. Georgetown, 6pm
Nov. 3 at Colgate, 12:30pm
Nov. 10 at Fordham, 12:30pm
Nov. 17 vs. Lehigh, noon, 1230, or 1pm

[hebmskebm]

Tennessee State http://www.tsutigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&&DB_OEM_ID=19600&SPID=11267&SPSID=92675

Wofford http://athletics.wofford.edu/news/2012/2/16/FB_0216120656.aspx

SoCon almost complete

[hebmskebm]

double post

[UAalum72]

Duquesne announces 2012 schedule
Sept. 1 at Old Dominion Norfolk, Va.TBA
Sept. 8 DAYTON Pittsburgh 12:00
Sept. 15 at Valparaiso Valparaiso, Ind. TBA
Sept. 22 at Bryant* Smithfield, RI 1:00
Sept. 29 SAINT FRANCIS, PA.* (HC) Pittsburgh 1:00
Oct. 13 at Central Conn. State* New Britain, Conn. TBA
Oct. 20 SACRED HEART* Pittsburgh 12:00
Oct. 27 MONMOUTH* Pittsburgh 12:00
Nov. 3 at Robert Morris* Moon Township, Pa. TBA
Nov. 10 ALBANY* Pittsburgh 12:00
Nov. 17 at Wagner* Staten Island, N.Y. TBA

http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021712aaa.html

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Duquesne announces 2012 schedule
Sept. 1 at Old Dominion Norfolk, Va.TBA
Sept. 8 DAYTON Pittsburgh 12:00
Sept. 15 at Valparaiso Valparaiso, Ind. TBA
Sept. 22 at Bryant* Smithfield, RI 1:00
Sept. 29 SAINT FRANCIS, PA.* (HC) Pittsburgh 1:00
Oct. 13 at Central Conn. State* New Britain, Conn. TBA
Oct. 20 SACRED HEART* Pittsburgh 12:00
Oct. 27 MONMOUTH* Pittsburgh 12:00
Nov. 3 at Robert Morris* Moon Township, Pa. TBA
Nov. 10 ALBANY* Pittsburgh 12:00
Nov. 17 at Wagner* Staten Island, N.Y. TBA

http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021712aaa.html


10/20: Possible league game involving Albany, Duquesne, or Sacred Heart [Duquesne vs. Sacred Heart Confirmed]
10/27: Possible league game involving Albany, Bryant, or Sacred Heart [Bryant Bye Week]
11/3: Two probable league games involving Bryant, Duquesne, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart [Duquesne vs. RMU, Sacred Heart vs. Bryant Confirmed]
11/10: Two probable league games involving Albany, Duquesne, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart [Albany vs. Duquesne Confirmed]

This messed up what I had previously. Now 11/10 has to be RMU vs. SHU. That leaves one final game, RMU vs. Albany, which can only happen on 9/8.

Anyway, I fixed the NEC schedule to reflect this. RMU/Albany is a huge conference game in Week Two.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Oh yeah, that also means Sacred Heart won't be playing Fordham on 10/20, and no NEC team has a common open date with Fordham.

Doesn't Liberty have an opening on 10/20?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Tennessee State http://www.tsutigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&&DB_OEM_ID=19600&SPID=11267&SPSID=92675

Wofford http://athletics.wofford.edu/news/2012/2/16/FB_0216120656.aspx

SoCon almost complete

Yes - only two Samford OOC games to go!

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/socon-sched

The OVC is better, but still way too many teams that haven't announced.

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/ovc-sched

[UAalum72]

So from Sept. 7th to 23rd Albany will ride the bus 2,800 miles (46 hours per GoogleMaps) from Albany to Pittsburgh to Albany to Youngstown to Orono and back to Albany. Nice planning. xeekx

[danefan]

So from Sept. 7th to 23rd Albany will ride the bus 2,800 miles (46 hours per GoogleMaps) from Albany to Pittsburgh to Albany to Youngstown to Orono and back to Albany. Nice planning. xeekx

I think YSU and Maine will probably be flights this year.

[kdinva]

Doesn't Liberty have an opening on 10/20?

I think Liberty's open dates are 9/29 and 10/20.............I believe Gar-webb v. Liberty will be on Oct. 6.......and it's rumored that Gard-Webb will go to Pittsburgh on 9/22.

[kdinva]

Liberty's schedule:

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm?PID=10873&TeamID=9

they did fill the opening on Oct. 20th........and that was the last "slot" filled........with Concord Coll. I know they wanted like heck a 1-AA for that 11th game.

[Seawolf97]

Welcome to our world. At least we are palying two FBS teams again.

[aceinthehole]

What teams have an opening on 9/1 or 9/8 for Sacred Heart?

[BEAR]

UCA still has listed an opening on Sept. 15. Don't know if anyone is already scheduled...

[TTUEagles]

What teams have an opening on 9/1 or 9/8 for Sacred Heart?
Tennessee Tech does (?)

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Liberty's schedule:

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm?PID=10873&TeamID=9

they did fill the opening on Oct. 20th........and that was the last "slot" filled........with Concord Coll. I know they wanted like heck a 1-AA for that 11th game.

Kinda surprised that Fordham didn't fill that spot for them. Maybe there's still a chance to work something out.

[hebmskebm]

A few more SWAC

Southern http://www.gojagsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=641586&SPID=96902&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205381041&DB_OEM_ID=28100

Miss Valley State http://www.tspnsports.com/2012/02/17/mississippi-valley-state-releases-2012-football-schedule.htm

[hebmskebm]

Filling in a few more holes:

SE Louisiana finishes schedule with FBS UAB http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/albr-m-footbl-sched.html

McNeese finalizes the rumored MTSU game http://www.goblueraiders.com/content.cfm/id/58581

Samford plays DII West Alabama http://www.uwaathletics.com/news/2012/1/26/FB_0126125940.aspx

[hebmskebm]

Two more,

SEMO plays Central Michigan Aug 30. http://www.cmuchippewas.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10500&SPID=4199&SPSID=46375

And in the bodybag game to end all others, Savannah State plays Oklahoma State Sep. 1 http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/okst-m-footbl-sched.html

It feels like 95% of FCS "counter" teams have scheduled at least one FBS game this year. Seems like a little more than usual.

[nwFL Griz]

Two more,

SEMO plays Central Michigan Aug 30. http://www.cmuchippewas.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10500&SPID=4199&SPSID=46375

And in the bodybag game to end all others, Savannah State plays Oklahoma State Sep. 1 http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/okst-m-footbl-sched.html

It feels like 95% of FCS "counter" teams have scheduled at least one FBS game this year. Seems like a little more than usual.

Well, so far, the following have at least one FBS game scheduled:

Big Sky - 11 of 13
Big South - 6 of 7 (7th is rumored)
CAA - 9 of 11
MEAC - 8 of 11
MVFC - 10 of 10
OVC - 8 of 9
SoCon - 9 of 9
SLC - 8 of 8
SWAC - 6 of 10

So that's 75 of 88, or about 85%. Quite a few of those have two games scheduled. I do think it is a higher trend than usual.

[hebmskebm]

Well, so far, the following have at least one FBS game scheduled:

Big Sky - 11 of 13
Big South - 6 of 7 (7th is rumored)
CAA - 9 of 11
MEAC - 8 of 11
MVFC - 10 of 10
OVC - 8 of 9
SoCon - 9 of 9
SLC - 8 of 8
SWAC - 6 of 10

So that's 75 of 88, or about 85%. Quite a few of those have two games scheduled. I do think it is a higher trend than usual.


Woah, IDK what the percentages of FCS teams playing FBS games usually look like, but those numbers are eye popping. When a few more HBCU scheds roll in, I expect they're only going to go up. I know NC Central is rumored to play Duke, for one. You are right about the teams playing multiple FBS games as well. While it's mostly a matter of paying the bills, I think partially FCS coaches want these games for recruiting purposes. It's very appealing to a young kid to see his potential future team playing in front of 80,000 people and on ESPN (or one of its many offshoots), even if they're being walloped.

[UAalum72]

Well, so far, the following have at least one FBS game scheduled:

Big Sky - 11 of 13
Big South - 6 of 7 (7th is rumored)
CAA - 9 of 11
MEAC - 8 of 11
MVFC - 10 of 10
OVC - 8 of 9
SoCon - 9 of 9
SLC - 8 of 8
SWAC - 6 of 10

So that's 75 of 88, or about 85%. Quite a few of those have two games scheduled. I do think it is a higher trend than usual.
Also NEC - 1 of 9 (Wagner at Florida Atlantic , September 1)

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Keep in mind too that three SWAC teams haven't announced yet that could have an FBS team on their schedule. You could say that only 1 SWAC team so far is guaranteed not to not have an FBS game, and that's Mississippi Valley State.

[nwFL Griz]

Also NEC - 1 of 9 (Wagner at Florida Atlantic , September 1)

I wasn't sure on the counter status of the NEC teams, that's why I left them off. Are NEC teams counters?

[danefan]

I wasn't sure on the counter status of the NEC teams, that's why I left them off. Are NEC teams counters?

No

Is the Wagner game the only non-counter game? Anyone know how many FZbD teams have two FCS games this year? If any?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

For completeness:

Ivy: 0 of 8
Patriot: 1 of 7 (Fordham)
Pioneer: 0 of 9

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Are SHSU@TAMU and Incarnate Word@SHSU confirmed? If so, I can announce the Southland schedule as complete.

[BEAR]

Are SHSU@TAMU and Incarnate Word@SHSU confirmed? If so, I can announce the Southland schedule as complete.

Complete? WHo do you have UCA playing on Sept. 15 in conway? We still got 10 games.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Complete? WHo do you have UCA playing on Sept. 15 in conway? We still got 10 games.

xlolx Oops! You're right, I'd still have 10 for UCA. Sorry!

UAPB still has a very big void 9/15 on my schedule...

[nwFL Griz]

For completeness:

Ivy: 0 of 8
Patriot: 1 of 7 (Fordham)
Pioneer: 0 of 9

Really? Which FBS team is Fordham playing this year?

[nwFL Griz]

No

Is the Wagner game the only non-counter game? Anyone know how many FZbD teams have two FCS games this year? If any?

Yes, Wagner is the only non-counter game thus far. As far as two FCS games, Texas A&M is the only one, for now. There is a decent chance that one or more of the Big East teams might have to play 2.

[BEAR]

Where's the link to your schedules? Thanks!

[BEAR]

xlolx Oops! You're right, I'd still have 10 for UCA. Sorry!

UAPB still has a very big void 9/15 on my schedule...

xchinscratchx xlolx

Not a good history between the schools..I mean with UAPB backing out in the past in game in LR. But I guess it's an FCS win if it comes to that...xsalutex

With our budget, distance matters Dakota fans. Give us time to get donors used to an FCS budget and get it rolling through the years. xlolx

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Where's the link to your schedules? Thanks!

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012

[Sammy94]

Are SHSU@TAMU and Incarnate Word@SHSU confirmed? If so, I can announce the Southland schedule as complete.


TAMU is confirmed, IWU is not.

[nwFL Griz]

TAMU is confirmed, IWU is not.

Someone better tell IWU that the game is not confirmed:

http://www.cardinalathletics.com/news/2012/1/23/FB_0123122958.aspx

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Someone better tell IWU that the game is not confirmed:

http://www.cardinalathletics.com/news/2012/1/23/FB_0123122958.aspx


The first date to mark for Cardinals fans is September 8. That night Incarnate Word will be in Huntsville to play the 2011 national runner-up in the Football Championship Subseries.

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[hebmskebm]

San Diego http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/usd-m-footbl-sched.html

2012 SCHEDULE

Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

09/01/12 at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA 4:00 p.m. PT
09/08/12 vs. Western New Mexico San Diego, CA 6:00 p.m. PT
09/15/12 at Harvard Cambridge, MA TBA
09/22/12 vs. Valparaiso San Diego, CA TBA
10/06/12 at Drake University Des Moines, IA TBA
10/13/12 vs. Campbell San Diego, CA 2:00 p.m. PT
10/20/12 at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL TBA
10/27/12 vs. Dayton San Diego, CA 6:00 p.m. PT
11/03/12 at Marist Poughkeepsie, NY TBA
11/10/12 vs. Morehead State San Diego, CA TBA
11/17/12 at Davidson Davidson, NC

And here's one more FBS game to throw on the pile: Sac State vs. New Mex State on Sep. 1 http://www.nmstatesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=1900&SPID=583&SPSID=9522

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Interesting process-of-elimination I can perform in the PFL. For example, unless they both have bye weeks the final week of the season, Dayton plays Butler on Nov. 17th.

Also:
11/10 Open: Campbell, Davidson, Jacksonville, Valpo
11/3 Open: Butler, Campbell, Jacksonville, Valpo

[BEAR]

It looks like with everyone's schedule filling up that my Bears will have to take on a D2 in Conway. I honestly hope it's Arkansas Tech as our history with that program goes back nearly 100 years. Talk about a sell out.

[TheRevSFA]

It looks like with everyone's schedule filling up that my Bears will have to take on a D2 in Conway. I honestly hope it's Arkansas Tech as our history with that program goes back nearly 100 years. Talk about a sell out.

The Wonder Boys!

[IaaScribe]

The Washington Post Virginia Tech reporter posted on Twitter a retweet from College Football Talk that Savannah State will play at Florida State to replace FSU's game with West Virginia.

[BEAR]

The Wonder Boys!

Hey, when you play a team like 85 years and the overall record is 43-42...it's a rivalry game that everyone loves to watch!

[IaaScribe]

The Washington Post Virginia Tech reporter posted on Twitter a retweet from College Football Talk that Savannah State will play at Florida State to replace FSU's game with West Virginia.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/florida-state-schedules-savannah-state-as-replacement-for-west-virginia-on-2012-schedule/2012/02/22/gIQApNJQTR_story.html

The game will be on Sept. 8, meaning that Northern Iowa will be looking for a home game on that date now. Savannah State opens at Oklahoma State and FSU? Good lord. That's not even fair.

[TheRevSFA]

Hey, when you play a team like 85 years and the overall record is 43-42...it's a rivalry game that everyone loves to watch!

I've heard ark tech wants to go FCS. Is that true?

[aceinthehole]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/florida-state-schedules-savannah-state-as-replacement-for-west-virginia-on-2012-schedule/2012/02/22/gIQApNJQTR_story.html

The game will be on Sept. 8, meaning that Northern Iowa will be looking for a home game on that date now. Savannah State opens at Oklahoma State and FSU? Good lord. That's not even fair.

Wow! Why not let St. Francis (PA) play at Penn State ;)

Is Savannah State a "counter," or are FSU and Ok State getting waivers?
Has SSU really funded 57+ schollys over the past 3 years (or whatever the actual requirement is)?

[BEAR]

I've heard ark tech wants to go FCS. Is that true?

No idea but I know plenty of people there so I'll inquire. A-Tech is VERY similar to UCA and not far from us location wise. They need more of a budget to move up..the cows in the pature next to the basketball arena don't pay alumni fees...or do they? xeyebrowx The best fishing in Russellville is in the pond next to the arena also. xlolx

[hebmskebm]

Florida State confirms: http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022212aaa.html

If UNI still wants a DI home game for 9/8, Sacred Heart may be the best option. They're virtually the only FCS team without an announced game that day that doesn't have an already completed schedule.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Florida State confirms: http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022212aaa.html

If UNI still wants a DI home game for 9/8, Sacred Heart may be the best option. They're virtually the only FCS team without an announced game that day that doesn't have an already completed schedule.

According to my schedule, Butler still has an opening:

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/pioneer-sched

[CKBeber32987]

According to my schedule, Butler still has an opening:

http://www.college-sports-journal.co.../pioneer-sched



Butler is playing D3 Franklin College at home on 9/8

Here's a link to Franklin's site: http://www.franklingrizzlies.com/mens-sports/mens-football/schedule/varsity/

[Lehigh Football Nation]

According to my schedule, Butler still has an opening:

http://www.college-sports-journal.co.../pioneer-sched



Butler is playing D3 Franklin College at home on 9/8

Here's a link to Franklin's site: http://www.franklingrizzlies.com/mens-sports/mens-football/schedule/varsity/

Thanks for the heads-up.

That leaves Campbell and Davidson in the UNI sweepstakes.

Although Lehigh plays Central Connecticut State on 9/8... I wonder... hmmm... ;)

[nwFL Griz]

Thanks for the heads-up.

That leaves Campbell and Davidson in the UNI sweepstakes.

Although Lehigh plays Central Connecticut State on 9/8... I wonder... hmmm... ;)

Campbell plays UVA-Wise on 9/8. Davidson still has an opening, but likely has a game scheduled already, just unannounced.

[clenz]

I did some looking and this is what UNI has left....

The following FCS teams have an open date Sept 8th with an incomplete schedule (according to FCSFANS.com schedule sheet)

Northern Colorado (4 home games and 1 open date) - already have series set up for the coming years
Howard - MEAC (6 home dates, 2 dates open)
North Carolina A&T - MEAC (2 open dates, 5 home dates)
Sacred Heart - NEC (2 open dates, 4 home dates)
SEMO - OVC (2 open dates, 4 home dates, at SIU the next
Tennessee Tech - OVC (1 open date, 5 home dates)


That's it folks....Now, there are a number of schools with D2's or FBS games that week and that could all change.

It looks like Tennesse Tech may be out best bet unless UNI want to pay for a MEAC school to come out here...which we already had with Savannah State....so...

[Lehigh Football Nation]

You should check mine instead, for if you had you'd have realized that Howard is playing Rutgers on 9/8...

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/meac-sched

You also missed Davidson:

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/pioneer-sched

[BEAR]

You should check mine instead,

Would you mind changing the UCA logo? Thanks!

[aceinthehole]

Would you mind changing the UCA logo? Thanks!

Yeah, would love it if you got rid of the CCSU cartoon devil. New logo is available!

[nwFL Griz]

I did some looking and this is what UNI has left....

The following FCS teams have an open date Sept 8th with an incomplete schedule (according to FCSFANS.com schedule sheet)

Northern Colorado (4 home games and 1 open date) - already have series set up for the coming years
Howard - MEAC (6 home dates, 2 dates open)
North Carolina A&T - MEAC (2 open dates, 5 home dates)
Sacred Heart - NEC (2 open dates, 4 home dates)
SEMO - OVC (2 open dates, 4 home dates, at SIU the next
Tennessee Tech - OVC (1 open date, 5 home dates)


That's it folks....Now, there are a number of schools with D2's or FBS games that week and that could all change.

It looks like Tennesse Tech may be out best bet unless UNI want to pay for a MEAC school to come out here...which we already had with Savannah State....so...

Your options open up a bit if you are willing to move your bye.

Open Sep 8:
N. Colo
NCAT
Sacred Heart
Austin Peay (though this is the likely date for VaTech)
SEMO
TTU
Davidson (though this is likely filled with a D2/3/NAIA)

Open Oct 6:
Hampton
Murray St
SEMO
Grambling
Prairie View

[clenz]

Check how uni opens the season...a second week bye makes next year even longer

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[nwFL Griz]

Check how uni opens the season...a second week bye makes next year even longer

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I get it, just sayin, you are making it alot harder on yourselves by limiting your search to only Sep 8.

Hey, Georgia Tech needs a game Sep 8.

[clenz]

Our AD had said a D2 is lille l likely the only option....good byte any playoff hope....is rather pick up a third FBS game and make some money...

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[Lehigh Football Nation]

I'd call Sacred Heart. All signs say that they need a 9/8 game and I think they'd be willing to travel to the UNIDome.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

The word I am hearing is SHU is close to announcing an FCS game on 9/1, and 9/8 will be their bye week.

[clenz]

The word I am hearing is SHU is close to announcing an FCS game on 9/1, and 9/8 will be their bye week.

I'm hearing it won't be UNI....and it will be the 8th.


Damn.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Sorry, clenz. I'm thinking SEMO or NCAT at this point for you guys.

[TTUEagles]

Hampton at Tennessee Tech on Thursday, August 30, is what I'm hearing (TTU's OOC is now complete: Home vs Hampton then Presbyterian, followed by AT Oregon).

[WestCoastAggie]

Sorry, clenz. I'm thinking SEMO or NCAT at this point for you guys.

The Aggies schedule is filling up fast so the Panthers AD needs to get on the horn with our AD Earl Hilton asap. Unless we can have 12 game schedules, this won't happen most likely unless some serious negotiations take place.

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[hebmskebm]

NC Central http://nccueaglepride.com/documents/2012/2/23/FB12schedule_details.pdf?id=412

[darell1976]

Nebraska will host Idaho State on Sept 22nd. http://sports.omaha.com/2012/02/23/football-nebraska-to-play-idaho-state-in-2012/

[Twentysix]

Nebraska will host Idaho State on Sept 22nd. http://sports.omaha.com/2012/02/23/football-nebraska-to-play-idaho-state-in-2012/

Worst news ever. Was hoping for either a home game against ISUo or away at nebraska.

[clenz]

NDSU and UNI may both have to go the D2 route....damn.

[LakesBison]

NO D2 FOR NDSU F THAT

Clenz. WHY arent you blaming NDSU?


FSU asked NDSU for a game that day and NDSU said no.......... maybe NDSU is sticking it to UNI since they knew from FSU that savanah was the next choice?

things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmm

[clenz]

Um....no. NDSU and UNI don't share open dates....

[darell1976]

NO D2 FOR NDSU F THAT

Clenz. WHY arent you blaming NDSU?


FSU asked NDSU for a game that day and NDSU said no.......... maybe NDSU is sticking it to UNI since they knew from FSU that savanah was the next choice?

things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmm

DII isn't so bad Lakes...maybe Sioux Falls or Augustana can pencil you in.

[hebmskebm]

Here's Butler http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/schedule

Their OOC's were already known, but this helps LFN piece together the Pioneer schedule.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I think the key thing we learn is that Dayton's bye week is the last week of the season. It's way unlikely they have an OOC game then.

But the schedule is tough since we don't know which school Dayton doesn't face (PFL is 10 teams and an 8-game conference schedule).

Dayton/Valpo could only happen on 10/20 (and if so, the other game is likely Campbell/Davidson)

10/6 has to be Dayton/Campbell and a Davidson bye OR Dayton/Davidson and a Campbell bye OR Campbell/Davidson and Valpo has a bye on 10/20 and Dayton plays an OOC game.

If Dayton/Valpo is on 10/20, Dayton/Jacksonville OR Dayton/Davidson is either 9/8 or 9/15, but not both.

Dayton probably plays Jacksonville since they didn't face them last year.

Dayton may have an OOC opening on 9/8 or 9/15... that's what I'm smelling from the PFL schedules.

[Twentysix]

NDSU and UNI may both have to go the D2 route....damn.


NDSU going the D2 route means we will pay UND 150 grand to come to fargo for a one and done. XD

[darell1976]

NDSU going the D2 route means we will pay UND 150 grand to come to fargo for a one and done. XD

Sorry we have no DII teams on our schedule. We play NAIA teams.:p (at least only this year, we have 11 FCS teams on the schedule next year and 7 of them are at home!!)

[BEAR]

I'm guessing with UCA's Sept. 15th opening we'll have Henderson State in. Man I want just one more FCS. xbangx

[nwFL Griz]

I think the key thing we learn is that Dayton's bye week is the last week of the season. It's way unlikely they have an OOC game then.

But the schedule is tough since we don't know which school Dayton doesn't face (PFL is 10 teams and an 8-game conference schedule).

Dayton/Valpo could only happen on 10/20 (and if so, the other game is likely Campbell/Davidson)

10/6 has to be Dayton/Campbell and a Davidson bye OR Dayton/Davidson and a Campbell bye OR Campbell/Davidson and Valpo has a bye on 10/20 and Dayton plays an OOC game.

If Dayton/Valpo is on 10/20, Dayton/Jacksonville OR Dayton/Davidson is either 9/8 or 9/15, but not both.

Dayton probably plays Jacksonville since they didn't face them last year.

Dayton may have an OOC opening on 9/8 or 9/15... that's what I'm smelling from the PFL schedules.

Uh, do you read your own schedule or is that last line a typo?

Dayton plays Duquesne on 9/8. Word is Dayton plays Robert Morris on 9/15.

Also, based off of the already released PFL schedules, I think it is safe to assume this years games rotate locations from last year. So Dayton misses Campbell.

Side note, Valparaiso plays St. Josephs on 8/30

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Evidently I don't! xlolx Sorry, it's been a long week. Dayton/RMU is probably the last OOC game for both the Colonials and Flyers. My lyin' eyes say 9/8 and 9/15 when they really say 9/15 and 9/22.

If Dayton misses Campbell, that puts Dayton/Valpo on 10/20, 10/6 is Dayton/Davidson and a Campbell bye, and that means Dayton must play Jacksonville on 9/22.

That also puts Campbell/Davidson on 10/20, Campbell/Valpo on 11/3, and Campbell/Jacksonville on 11/10.

From there Davidson, Jacksonville, and Valpo's schedules can probably be figured out.

[LakesBison]

UCA v NDSU

[nwFL Griz]

Evidently I don't! xlolx Sorry, it's been a long week. Dayton/RMU is probably the last OOC game for both the Colonials and Flyers. My lyin' eyes say 9/8 and 9/15 when they really say 9/15 and 9/22.

If Dayton misses Campbell, that puts Dayton/Valpo on 10/20, 10/6 is Dayton/Davidson and a Campbell bye, and that means Dayton must play Jacksonville on 9/22.

That also puts Campbell/Davidson on 10/20, Campbell/Valpo on 11/3, and Campbell/Jacksonville on 11/10.

From there Davidson, Jacksonville, and Valpo's schedules can probably be figured out.

That's how I figured it as well. Still waiting on an OOC game for both Davidson and Jacksonville. Likely Lenoir-Rhyne for Davidson, no idea for Jacksonville. The final conf game, which would be Jacksonville at Davidson is either 9/15 or 10/13.

[nwFL Griz]

UCA v NDSU

Nice idea, but I gotta believe both teams are looking for a home game.

[BEAR]

Nice idea, but I gotta believe both teams are looking for a home game.

Yeah and the fact that we lost most of our offense, good part of our defense and NDSU is coming off a Natty...yeah, the bloodbath would ensue...xlolx

[darell1976]

I'm guessing with UCA's Sept. 15th opening we'll have Henderson State in. Man I want just one more FCS. xbangx

Shouldn't have backed out of the contract with UND.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

UCA v NDSU


Nice idea, but I gotta believe both teams are looking for a home game.

The first half will be played in Conway... and the second half in Fargo. Problem solved! xlolx

[Twentysix]

The first half will be played in Conway... and the second half in Fargo. Problem solved! xlolx

Id take it over a D2 game.

[LakesBison]

How about UCA meets NDSU halfways, say OMAHA or LINCOLN and play it at a stadium there? Arrowwood Stadium in KC?

[BEAR]

How about UCA meets NDSU halfways, say OMAHA or LINCOLN and play it at a stadium there? Arrowwood Stadium in KC?

That sounds good to me. Result would still be the same. xlolx

[bojeta]

I made some Big Sky schedules for tracking the season. Sac State still needs a game either Sept 15th or Nov 10th. Northern Colorado needs two more games; Sept 8th, Sept 15th or Sept 29th. Wasn't someone looking for a Sept 8 game?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmsched1web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP2web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP3web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP4web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP5web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP6web.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP7web.jpg

[jayhawkdaddy]

bojeta - you gonna do this for all conferences? I really like what you did here with the BSC!

[MplsBison]

I know I've read somewhere that four teams have already told NDSU that they will "flat out" not travel to Fargo this season.

Have to think teams like Central Ark, No Colo and Sac St are among those teams. Probably ID St was the other.


So now it's just a waiting game. Either one of the above teams will fold and travel to Fargo in 2012 or the Bison will bring a DII team in for the 6th home game.


FACT: NDSU ***will*** have 6 regular season home games in 2012. That's simply not negotiable. Too much revenue at stake to have only 5 home games. Especially in 2012, where the FBS "payday" game is against a mid-major Colorado St. NDSU won't make much money on that game, certainly less than a 7th home game would've brought in. Poor scheduling there - similar to Wyoming in 2008.

And if a DII home game costs the playoffs, so be it. Playoffs have to be earned via the MVFC conf games anyway. I like putting the pressure to win on those games.


NDSU football pays the bills for the athletic department. 6 regular season home games is a REQUIREMENT.

Playoff games do nothing on the revenue front. The NCAA takes that money, so those can't be factored in.

[bojeta]

Complete? WHo do you have UCA playing on Sept. 15 in conway? We still got 10 games.

Both Sac State and Northern Colorado have Sept 15th openings.

[bojeta]

Florida State confirms: http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022212aaa.html

If UNI still wants a DI home game for 9/8, Sacred Heart may be the best option. They're virtually the only FCS team without an announced game that day that doesn't have an already completed schedule.

Northern Colorado is open.

[MplsBison]

Let UNI have Sacred Heart.

I'd love to see No Colo come back to Fargo for the first time since... 2005? Former NCC members that played NDSU pretty darn tough during the end of the NCC days and in the early Great West days.

How the tables have turned.

[bojeta]

bojeta - you gonna do this for all conferences? I really like what you did here with the BSC!

Time permitting, I do plan on doing the same for all FCS conferences. I'll probably do the MVFC next and then Southland or Pioneer. Sort of work my way to the East Coast.

[hebmskebm]

Both Sac State and Northern Colorado have Sept 15th openings.

I think I read somewhere that they're playing each other. Non-conference game.

[Twentysix]

I know I've read somewhere that four teams have already told NDSU that they will "flat out" not travel to Fargo this season.

Have to think teams like Central Ark, No Colo and Sac St are among those teams. Probably ID St was the other.


So now it's just a waiting game. Either one of the above teams will fold and travel to Fargo in 2012 or the Bison will bring a DII team in for the 6th home game.


FACT: NDSU ***will*** have 6 regular season home games in 2012. That's simply not negotiable. Too much revenue at stake to have only 5 home games. Especially in 2012, where the FBS "payday" game is against a mid-major Colorado St. NDSU won't make much money on that game, certainly less than a 7th home game would've brought in. Poor scheduling there - similar to Wyoming in 2008.

And if a DII home game costs the playoffs, so be it. Playoffs have to be earned via the MVFC conf games anyway. I like putting the pressure to win on those games.


NDSU football pays the bills for the athletic department. 6 regular season home games is a REQUIREMENT.

Playoff games do nothing on the revenue front. The NCAA takes that money, so those can't be factored in.

Cannot say one way or the other on any of the teams you listed, Northern Arizona is the only team that i know for sure said no. And they only said no cause they needed a home game this season at the time when they were asked.

[darell1976]

bojeta- Great job on the BSC schedule!!

[alvinkayak6]

What are the newest FCS teams to begin play this year? I am guessing there are a handful. And which ones intend to stay in FCS (not counting UTSA and that sort)

[MplsBison]

Looking at the DII open dates on the d2football.com page, one interesting Sept 15 opening is North Alabama.

This is obviously a very dangerous game for NDSU to schedule as it won't count towards the playoffs, it would be UNA's superbowl and they're one of the better programs in DII, so I give them a NDSU vs. Montana in 2003 type chance of pulling off the upset.


But it should be a good draw and NDSU must have a 6th home game to pay the bills.

[MplsBison]

Whoops, nevermind - that website is obviously out of date. The UNA athletics page is showing the full schedule already announced.

So maybe there aren't any good DII options available either.

[nwFL Griz]

Well, add Tenn Tech to the list of teams needing a game. Presby dropped their Sep 8 game in order to play at GaTech.

[kdinva]

Well, add Tenn Tech to the list of teams needing a game. Presby dropped their Sep 8 game in order to play at GaTech.

OR, could Presby drop their Sept. 1 game w/Brevard Coll., and move TTU to Sept. 1? But, that would mean Presby. would have just 4 home games..........

[nwFL Griz]

OR, could Presby drop their Sept. 1 game w/Brevard Coll., and move TTU to Sept. 1? But, that would mean Presby. would have just 4 home games..........

No, Presby announced dropping TTU, I was just too lazy to post the link. It's on their site though.

[kdinva]

No, Presby announced dropping TTU, I was just too lazy to post the link. It's on their site though.

thanks, so for the second straight season, Tenn. Tech may be looking at a 10 game schedule......darn these February flip flops.

[nwFL Griz]

thanks, so for the second straight season, Tenn. Tech may be looking at a 10 game schedule......darn these February flip flops.

I don't think so, there are just too many teams still looking for a game early in the season. They may have to take a roadie, but they would get paid for it.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Well, add Tenn Tech to the list of teams needing a game. Presby dropped their Sep 8 game in order to play at GaTech.

My only question is: Does TTU/UNI make so much sense that it won't happen?

[nwFL Griz]

My only question is: Does TTU/UNI make so much sense that it won't happen?

Probably. Seems like we see this show every year.

[tourguide]

Both Sac State and Northern Colorado have Sept 15th openings.

Ive heard those two were going to play each other.........this not true or just not confirmed?

[nwFL Griz]

Ive heard those two were going to play each other.........this not true or just not confirmed?

It's true, just not confirmed. (Neither team has released their schedule yet.)

[hebmskebm]

Murray State: http://goracers.com/schedule.aspx?path=football


9/1/2012 TBA Florida State Tallahassee, Fla. A TBA Details
9/8/2012 TBA Central Arkansas Stewart Stadium H TBA Details
9/15/2012 TBA Missouri State Springfield, Mo. A TBA Details
9/22/2012 TBA Eastern Illinois* Charleston, Ill. A TBA Details
9/29/2012 TBA Tennessee Tech* Stewart Stadium H TBA Details
10/6/2012 TBA Austin Peay* Clarksville, Tenn. A TBA Details
10/13/2012 TBA UT Martin* (Homecoming) Stewart Stadium H TBA Details
10/27/2012 TBA Jacksonville State* Jacksonville, Ala. A TBA Details
11/3/2012 TBA Tennessee State* Stewart Stadium H TBA Details
11/10/2012 TBA Eastern Kentucky* Richmond A TBA Details
11/17/2012 TBA Southeast Missouri* Stewart Stadium H TBA Details

[BEAR]

Murray State: http://goracers.com/schedule.aspx?path=football


9/8/2012 TBA Central Arkansas Stewart Stadium H TBA Details


I probably will drive up for that one. Gotta find out what's to do there and where to stay. I enjoyed the Tennessee Tech game. Fans were stand-offish in the tailgate areas to the Bear fans but the campus is beautiful. Can't wait to see Murray State!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

From this, we can figure out the last three OVC games:

9/22: TTU@SEMO
10/27: SEMO@APSU
11/17: TTU@APSU

And that leaves 3 teams with open dates left:

Austin Peay (1): 10/20 or 11/3
Tennessee Tech (2): 9/1, 9/8, or 10/13
SEMO (1): 9/8 or 10/6

[Jiggs]

2012 SAMFORD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 1: Furman*
Sept. 6: West Alabama
Sept. 15: at Gardner-Webb
Sept. 22: at Western Carolina*
Sept. 29: at Georgia Southern*
Oct. 6: The Citadel*
Oct. 13: Appalachian State (HC) *
Oct. 20: at Chattanooga*
Nov. 3: Wofford (Family Weekend)*
Nov. 10: at Elon*
Nov. 17: at Kentucky

*-Southern Conference Game

[MplsBison]

From this, we can figure out the last three OVC games:

9/22: TTU@SEMO
10/27: SEMO@APSU
11/17: TTU@APSU

And that leaves 3 teams with open dates left:

Austin Peay (1): 10/20 or 11/3
Tennessee Tech (2): 9/1, 9/8, or 10/13
SEMO (1): 9/8 or 10/6

Maybe Tenn Tech would be willing to come to Fargo on 9/1? xrulesx

NDSU could possibly ask Robert Morris if the 9/1 game could be moved to 9/22.

[hebmskebm]

Northern Colorado is out:

http://uncbears.com/sports/fball/2012-13/schedule

Aug. 30 at Utah TBA ESPN Network
Sep. 8 Colorado Mesa 1:35 PM
Sep. 15 at Sacramento State * TBA
Sep. 22 at Montana State * TBA
Oct. 6 Montana * 1:35 PM Homecoming
Oct. 13 at Cal Poly * 7:05 PM
Oct. 20 Idaho State * 1:35 PM
Oct. 27 Northern Arizona * 1:35 PM
Nov. 3 at Portland State * TBA
Nov. 10 at Weber State * TBA
Nov. 17 North Dakota * 1:35 PM

I like how they scheduled Montana as the homecoming game!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Amazed how you got this one when there was no announcement anywhere of their schedule. With NoCo's announcement, the Big Sky 2012 schedule is now complete!

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/big-sky-sched

[hebmskebm]

Amazed how you got this one when there was no announcement anywhere of their schedule. With NoCo's announcement, the Big Sky 2012 schedule is now complete!

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/big-sky-sched

I just stopped by their site out of boredom!
(I'm only working part-time at the moment)

[bojeta]

OK, thanks to updates from ya'll.... here are the corrected schedules for SAC, No CO, and SUU who now suffers a hole on Sept 15th....:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP6web2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP5web2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP4web2.jpg

[bojeta]

OK, thanks to updates from ya'll.... here are the corrected schedules for SAC, No CO, and SUU who now suffers a hole on Sept 15th....:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP6web2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP5web2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/College%20Sports/BigSkyhelmschedP4web2.jpg

[Libertine]

With NoCo's announcement, the Big Sky 2012 schedule is now complete!

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/conf-scheds-2012/big-sky-sched

Is Southern Utah only playing 10 games then?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Is Southern Utah only playing 10 games then?

No. I jumped the gun on that! :o

[MplsBison]

Is Southern Utah only playing 10 games then?

Interesting question: would SUU actually make more money by bringing in a DII team for a 5th home game or getting $50k on top of all expenses paid by NDSU for one game trip to Fargo (total cost to NDSU about $150k)?

[bojeta]

Is Southern Utah only playing 10 games then?

I'm sure they'll add a game. Just don't know which date will be filled yet, and whether it will be DII, NAIA, FCS, FBS, WWF (jk) etc.

[bojeta]

What are the newest FCS teams to begin play this year? I am guessing there are a handful. And which ones intend to stay in FCS (not counting UTSA and that sort)

Just pulled this of Wikipedia. Didn't find any starting 2012:



Charlotte 49ers Charlotte North Carolina TBD 1946 2013[1]

Mercer Bears Macon Georgia Pioneer Football League 1833 2013[2] Reviving program that ended 1941

Stetson Hatters DeLand Florida Pioneer Football League 1883 2013[3] Reviving program that ended 1956

Houston Baptist Huskies Houston Texas Southland 1960 2014[4]

Kennesaw State Owls Kennesaw GA TBD 1963 2014[5

[dgreco]

Just pulled this of Wikipedia. Didn't find any starting 2012:



Charlotte 49ers Charlotte North Carolina TBD 1946 2013[1]

Mercer Bears Macon Georgia Pioneer Football League 1833 2013[2]

Stetson Hatters DeLand Florida Pioneer Football League 1883 2013[3]

Houston Baptist Huskies Houston Texas Southland 1960 2014[4]

Kennesaw State Owls Kennesaw GA TBD 1963 2014[5

Is there any word on where Kennesaw State is going to end up? Also, has there been any word of a break in the PFL and a start of an A-Sun football league?

Lastly, will the PFL go to two 6 team division in 2013? (W: San Diego, Drake, Valpo, Dayton, Morehead | E: Marist, Campbell, Davidson, Mercer, Jacksonville, Stetson)

[hebmskebm]

Alcorn State is now up.

http://www.alcornsports.com/documents/2012/2/29/2012spr_poster.jpg?id=16

[MplsBison]

Alcorn State is now up.

http://www.alcornsports.com/documents/2012/2/29/2012spr_poster.jpg?id=16

So much for Ark - Pine Bluff coming to NDSU on Sept 15th! But still possible they could come up on Sept 22nd.


Last year they went to Clark (Atlanta) on Sept 24th, so that week should be open I would think.


Also Alabama St and Grambling St "appear" open on both Sept 15th and 22nd (on FCS schedules website), but suspect ASU is out with B-C and Tuskegee and as for Grambling, no idea. But I'm leery of the SWAC schools having only 2 non-conf dates each and seems to be a tendency to schedule either southern FBS teams or other black schools.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

With this release, it seems reasonable to assume that the MEAC/SWAC Challenge team will either be Arkansas-Pine Bluff or Alabama State (who have publicly stated that they want an FBS opponent on 9/1).

UAPB@Alabama State can only happen on 9/22.
Therefore, UAPB@Prairie View has to be on 11/17.
Therefore, Alabama State@Prairie View has to be on 11/3.
Also, UAPB@Grambling can only happen on 11/10.

This leaves two SWAC conference games to figure out:

Alabama State/Grambling (9/15 or 10/20)
Grambling/Prairie View (9/22 or 10/6)

Alabama State's final OOC game has to be on 9/1, no exceptions.

[nwFL Griz]

So much for Ark - Pine Bluff coming to NDSU on Sept 15th! But still possible they could come up on Sept 22nd.


Last year they went to Clark (Atlanta) on Sept 24th, so that week should be open I would think.


Also Alabama St and Grambling St "appear" open on both Sept 15th and 22nd (on FCS schedules website), but suspect ASU is out with B-C and Tuskegee and as for Grambling, no idea. But I'm leery of the SWAC schools having only 2 non-conf dates each and seems to be a tendency to schedule either southern FBS teams or other black schools.

Actually, they played Clark Atlanta in St. Louis for the Gateway Classic.

Seeing as how UAPB only has 4 home games scheduled, it is highly unlikely they would travel to Fargo for their other OOC game. I would look for a D2/3/NAIA team to fill that last spot for UAPB.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I think NDSU is going to lose both Grambling and Central Arkansas on 9/15. Both of them have open dates on that day.

[nwFL Griz]

With this release, it seems reasonable to assume that the MEAC/SWAC Challenge team will either be Arkansas-Pine Bluff or Alabama State (who have publicly stated that they want an FBS opponent on 9/1).

UAPB@Alabama State can only happen on 9/22.
Therefore, UAPB@Prairie View has to be on 11/17.
Therefore, Alabama State@Prairie View has to be on 11/3.
Also, UAPB@Grambling can only happen on 11/10.

This leaves two SWAC conference games to figure out:

Alabama State/Grambling (9/15 or 10/20)
Grambling/Prairie View (9/22 or 10/6)

Alabama State's final OOC game has to be on 9/1, no exceptions.

Not sure why you say UAPB@Bama St can only happen on 9/22. It could also be on 11/17.
PVAMU is at UAPB this year, and that game could occur on 9/22, 10/13 or 11/17.
Bama St@PVAMU could be 9/22, 11/3 or 11/17.
Grambling@Bama St could be 9/15, 9/22 or 11/17

Also, Grambling v. PVAMU is the State Fair Classic on 10/6 in Dallas, TX.

Bama St final OOC could also be 10/20.

[nwFL Griz]

I think NDSU is going to lose both Grambling and Central Arkansas on 9/15. Both of them have open dates on that day.

Don't know why you don't believe the VUL game is happening. Matter of fact, it is their homecoming game.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Not sure why you say UAPB@Bama St can only happen on 9/22. It could also be on 11/17.
PVAMU is at UAPB this year, and that game could occur on 9/22, 10/13 or 11/17.
Bama St@PVAMU could be 9/22, 11/3 or 11/17.
Grambling@Bama St could be 9/15, 9/22 or 11/17

Also, Grambling v. PVAMU is the State Fair Classic on 10/6 in Dallas, TX.

Bama St final OOC could also be 10/20.

I feel very confident that they won't play on 11/17 since Alabama State plays Tuskeegee on Thanksgiving Day.

VUL/Grambling could be happening but I'm not going to put that as a game until I hear more than message board chatter about it. I do agree though that the fact it's their Homecoming means that it's a good possibility rather than UCA.

[TTUEagles]

Presbyterian dropped Tennessee Tech to play at Georgia Tech on Sept. 8...TTU (as far as I know) now has an open date on Sept. 8...
(Sorry for the repeat of info. I just heard about this and didn't read back far enough on this thread)

[TheRevSFA]

Presbyterian dropped Tennessee Tech to play at Georgia Tech on Sept. 8...TTU (as far as I know) now has an open date on Sept. 8...

Bet you Sam Houston calls TTU.

[nwFL Griz]

I feel very confident that they won't play on 11/17 since Alabama State plays Tuskeegee on Thanksgiving Day.

Fair enough. PVAMU@UAPB can still be on either 10/13 or 11/17

Bama St could still have an OOC on 10/20.

Side note, Bama St lost another possible FBS opponent today, Sun Belt schedules were released and FIU is hosting Louisville for their final OOC. That leaves Mizzou (unlikely) or one of the remaining Big East teams.

[TTUEagles]

Bet you Sam Houston calls TTU.

I hope so; I'll make that trip. I'm going to be livid if "we" have another stupid 10-game schedule...

[TTUEagles]

I probably will drive up for that one. Gotta find out what's to do there and where to stay. I enjoyed the Tennessee Tech game. Fans were stand-offish in the tailgate areas to the Bear fans but the campus is beautiful. Can't wait to see Murray State!

Hey! I offerred some UCA guys some beers! I tried...

[BEAR]

I've heard UCA already has a home game scheduled for 9/15 but won't say who it's against yet. Fans are already speculating it's a D2. With only 10 games on the schedule and SHSU and Ole Miss, the up hill climb for a playoff spot will be impossible without one more FCS game helping out that possibility. Yes, I'm frustrated.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Fair enough. PVAMU@UAPB can still be on either 10/13 or 11/17

Bama St could still have an OOC on 10/20.

Side note, Bama St lost another possible FBS opponent today, Sun Belt schedules were released and FIU is hosting Louisville for their final OOC. That leaves Mizzou (unlikely) or one of the remaining Big East teams.

PVAM and UAPB could play on 10/13 but then both would have a bye on 11/17 and Thanksgiving weekend, which I find highly unlikely. They could also have OOC games on that day, but I also find that highly unlikely.

Bama State could have a OOC game on 10/20, true, but their AD went on the record saying that they were invited for the MEAC/SWAC challenge on 9/1 and were shopping around for FBS options on that day specifically.

I think the final holdups for the 2012 schedules lie in Temple's boardroom, either with MAC or Big East teams with the potential to struggle to find last-second opponents.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I've heard UCA already has a home game scheduled for 9/15 but won't say who it's against yet. Fans are already speculating it's a D2. With only 10 games on the schedule and SHSU and Ole Miss, the up hill climb for a playoff spot will be impossible without one more FCS game helping out that possibility. Yes, I'm frustrated.

If it's an FCS opponent, the most likely teams travelling to Conway on 9/15 are either Southern Utah or Jacksonville. (Davidson, RMU, Grambling, and Dayton all still have openings but are rumored to have games scheduled already.)

[BEAR]

What about UAPB?

[clenz]

Lehigh, any more info on what UNI might be able to do?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Lehigh, any more info on what UNI might be able to do?

I see North Carolina A&T, SEMO, and Tennessee Tech as the remaining FCS teams that haven't announced with a 9/8 open date.

There are others like Davidson but those are rumored to be filled at this point.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

What about UAPB?

I don't have their dates matching up at this point.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1): 9/1, 10/13
Central Arkansas (1): 9/15, 11/10

nwFLGriz feels that UAPB might be open on 11/10, where I have them playing Grambling, but I don't think so. Alcorn State just announced that they are playing UAPB on 9/15, so that's confirmed.

[nwFL Griz]

I don't have their dates matching up at this point.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1): 9/1, 10/13
Central Arkansas (1): 9/15, 11/10

nwFLGriz feels that UAPB might be open on 11/10, where I have them playing Grambling, but I don't think so. Alcorn State just announced that they are playing UAPB on 9/15, so that's confirmed.

11/10 is one of two dates that UAPB and GSU might play. 11/17 being the other.

[BEAR]

I don't have their dates matching up at this point.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1): 9/1, 10/13
Central Arkansas (1): 9/15, 11/10

nwFLGriz feels that UAPB might be open on 11/10, where I have them playing Grambling, but I don't think so. Alcorn State just announced that they are playing UAPB on 9/15, so that's confirmed.

Well, that pretty much seals our fate. xbangx xbangx xbangx

[nwFL Griz]

Well, that pretty much seals our fate. xbangx xbangx xbangx

Not necessarily. UAPB could play GSU on 11/17, PVAMU on 10/13 and UCA on 11/10. That would have UAPB open on 9/1 and 11/24. Rough for UAPB to play 11 straight, but is a possibility.

[BEAR]

Not necessarily. UAPB could play GSU on 11/17, PVAMU on 10/13 and UCA on 11/10. That would have UAPB open on 9/1 and 11/24. Rough for UAPB to play 11 straight, but is a possibility.

Well. That's something. xlolx As a fan, I just don't want logistics that have had a year to be created, be the one thing that stops this team from playoff eligibility. Sends a mixed message to the kids IMO. Still frustrated for the fans and the players.

[MplsBison]

Well. That's something. xlolx As a fan, I just don't want logistics that have had a year to be created, be the one thing that stops this team from playoff eligibility. Sends a mixed message to the kids IMO. Still frustrated for the fans and the players.

You're more than welcome to come to Fargo on Sept 15th.

Just don't expect to get more than 50k in cash on top of travel expenses - you don't deserve any more than that from an FCS host.

Home/home is likely not on the table.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

You're more than welcome to come to Fargo on Sept 15th.

Just don't expect to get more than 50k in cash on top of travel expenses - you don't deserve any more than that from an FCS host.

Home/home is likely not on the table.

MplsBison, the master negotiator! xlolx

[nwFL Griz]

PVAM and UAPB could play on 10/13 but then both would have a bye on 11/17 and Thanksgiving weekend, which I find highly unlikely. They could also have OOC games on that day, but I also find that highly unlikely.

Bama State could have a OOC game on 10/20, true, but their AD went on the record saying that they were invited for the MEAC/SWAC challenge on 9/1 and were shopping around for FBS options on that day specifically.

I think the final holdups for the 2012 schedules lie in Temple's boardroom, either with MAC or Big East teams with the potential to struggle to find last-second opponents.

Well if 9/1 is the only day they are looking for an FBS game...Cincinnati is their only choice, and that is not likely since they already have Delaware St on the schedule.

[kdinva]

Lafayette:

http://www.goleopards.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/lafa-m-footbl-sched.html

Harvard;

http://www.gocrimson.com/sports/fball/2012-13/schedule

[MplsBison]

With Temple leaving for the Big East, the MAC is going to try updating the conference schedule to make sure everyone has 8 games. It may or may not work, don't know. You'd like to think it would still work with 13 teams.

Anyway, some of the MAC teams had open dates on Sept 15th, even though they had full 12 game schedules.


What are the odds that A) a MAC team with an open date on Sept 15th can't get that 8th conf game to work out and B) they'd be willing to come to Fargo in 2012? Maybe a 2-for-1 deal?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

With Temple leaving for the Big East, the MAC is going to try updating the conference schedule to make sure everyone has 8 games. It may or may not work, don't know. You'd like to think it would still work with 13 teams.

Anyway, several of the teams do have open dates on Sept 15th.


What are the odds that A) a MAC team with an open date on Sept 15th can't get that 8th conf game to work out

Unbelieveable. MplsBison sounds very reasonable here. Makes sense.

Until...


and B) they'd be willing to come to Fargo in 2012? Maybe a 2-for-1 deal?

BWAH HAH HAH HAH xlolx xlolx xlolx

[darell1976]

With Temple leaving for the Big East, the MAC is going to try updating the conference schedule to make sure everyone has 8 games. It may or may not work, don't know. You'd like to think it would still work with 13 teams.

Anyway, some of the MAC teams had open dates on Sept 15th, even though they had full 12 game schedules.


What are the odds that A) a MAC team with an open date on Sept 15th can't get that 8th conf game to work out and B) they'd be willing to come to Fargo in 2012? Maybe a 2-for-1 deal?

If I was Eastern Michigan I would take that deal its not like 4,000 people per game are going to pay the bills every year.

[MplsBison]

Unbelieveable. MplsBison sounds very reasonable here. Makes sense.

Until...



BWAH HAH HAH HAH xlolx xlolx xlolx

Yep, the home/home that Illinois St got with Ball St is pretty hilarious too.... xcoffeex

[nwFL Griz]

Not to rain on Mpls parade, but the MAC has been giving each MAC team 8 games (with 13 teams) for the last few years (since 06 if I remember correctly). Basically, UMass would take Temple's spot in the league schedule. Don't expect to see any of those teams have openings, and I suspect the MAC schedule will be released shortly.

[MplsBison]

But wasn't UMass already going to have a full eight game MAC schedule?

I mean don't get me wrong...if you completely wipe everyone's slate clean then it should be more than possible to get 8 games for everyone with 13 teams.

But doesn't that mean that any travel plans the schools would have already booked, knowing the schedule for 2012 was already set, have to be cancelled? Can they just do that? Guess we'll find out.

[danefan]

There's also $6m to spread around. Thats part of the point of the buyout - fix schedules and reimburse nonrefundable travel costs.

[nwFL Griz]

But wasn't UMass already going to have a full eight game MAC schedule?

I mean don't get me wrong...if you completely wipe everyone's slate clean then it should be more than possible to get 8 games for everyone with 13 teams.

But doesn't that mean that any travel plans the schools would have already booked, knowing the schedule for 2012 was already set, have to be cancelled? Can they just do that? Guess we'll find out.

Since the schedule was never released by the league, how could they already have travel plans? This is around the time the MAC normally releases their schedule anyway, so it's not like it is way late or anything.

No need to wipe the slate clean, use the template from the previous years, substitute UMass in place of Temple, and voila, done.

[MplsBison]

Since the schedule was never released by the league, how could they already have travel plans? This is around the time the MAC normally releases their schedule anyway, so it's not like it is way late or anything.

No need to wipe the slate clean, use the template from the previous years, substitute UMass in place of Temple, and voila, done.

UNI's AD has said they're going after MAC games. So you must be wrong in some sense.

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/03/08/expansion-and-movement/

"In a move that on the outside seems to not involve NDSU at all, Temple accepted an invite to leave the MAC for the Big East in 2012. How this affects NDSU? Well now all those MAC teams that had Temple on the schedule (8 of them) need games, and from what UNI A.D. Troy Dannen told me that’s exactly what he and some other FCS programs would be doing to fill out their schedules."

[kdinva]

Gardner Webb @ Pitt on Sept. 22............that's 10 confirmed games for the Bulldogs........

http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-12/big-east/2012-pittsburgh-panthers-football-schedule.php

[nwFL Griz]

UNI's AD has said they're going after MAC games. So you must be wrong in some sense.

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/03/08/expansion-and-movement/

"In a move that on the outside seems to not involve NDSU at all, Temple accepted an invite to leave the MAC for the Big East in 2012. How this affects NDSU? Well now all those MAC teams that had Temple on the schedule (8 of them) need games, and from what UNI A.D. Troy Dannen told me that’s exactly what he and some other FCS programs would be doing to fill out their schedules."

Maybe I will be wrong, but until you hear that from one of the MAC ADs, I wouldn't assume the MAC office will leave the members to twist in the wind and figure out how to complete their schedules. Especially since that would leave some teams with only 7 conference games, while others have a full 8 game slate.

[MplsBison]

Maybe I will be wrong, but until you hear that from one of the MAC ADs, I wouldn't assume the MAC office will leave the members to twist in the wind and figure out how to complete their schedules. Especially since that would leave some teams with only 7 conference games, while others have a full 8 game slate.

Of course it's not ideal to have some at 7 and some at 8. Temple up and left the conference with no buffer period. That's not nothing, stuff happens.

Meanwhile Illinois St and Ball St have a home/home coming up. Precedent set.

[nwFL Griz]

Of course it's not ideal to have some at 7 and some at 8. Temple up and left the conference with no buffer period. That's not nothing, stuff happens.

Meanwhile Illinois St and Ball St have a home/home coming up. Precedent set.

Well, look at the press release from the MAC office:

“As a result, the Mid-American Conference has adjusted its football divisional alignment. Bowling Green State University will compete in the East Division that will consist of seven member institutions. The West Division will have six members. The eight-game Conference schedule should be released within several weeks."

That tells me they are going to schedule 8 conference games for everybody, just like they have for the last 6 years or so.

Meanwhile, Temple now needs an additional game. (They are available Sep 15).

[MTfan4life]

Of course it's not ideal to have some at 7 and some at 8. Temple up and left the conference with no buffer period. That's not nothing, stuff happens.

Meanwhile Illinois St and Ball St have a home/home coming up. Precedent set.

Those two schools are only a mere 4 hours apart, and that series was set up 3 years in advance. How many MAC schools are going to be interested in traveling all the way up to Fargo for a lower division road game?

[clenz]

Those two schools are only a mere 4 hours apart, and that series was set up 3 years in advance. How many MAC schools are going to be interested in traveling all the way up to Fargo for a lower division road game?To Fargo? Not many


To Cedar Falls, Carbondale, Normal, (maybe) Macomb....well Northern Illinois is just a short bus ride from both.


Although the ESPN bottom line would explode if UNI and NIU ever played. They commonly get UNI written as NIU, or get it written UNI and use the NIU logo...and same for NIU.

[MplsBison]

Well, look at the press release from the MAC office:

“As a result, the Mid-American Conference has adjusted its football divisional alignment. Bowling Green State University will compete in the East Division that will consist of seven member institutions. The West Division will have six members. The eight-game Conference schedule should be released within several weeks."

That tells me they are going to schedule 8 conference games for everybody, just like they have for the last 6 years or so.

Meanwhile, Temple now needs an additional game. (They are available Sep 15).

Yeah but Temple won't come to Fargo. We need a 6th home game in 2012.

[MplsBison]

Those two schools are only a mere 4 hours apart, and that series was set up 3 years in advance. How many MAC schools are going to be interested in traveling all the way up to Fargo for a lower division road game?

I understand. But even for a 2-for-1? Still seems reasonable.

[darell1976]

I can see maybe Minnesota traveling to Fargo...but after what NDSU did to the Gophers the last couple times they played I think they (Minny) will not be scheduling them soon.

[nwFL Griz]

Yeah but Temple won't come to Fargo. We need a 6th home game in 2012.

Well, then I hope your AD has been in contact with NCAT, UCA or PVAMU. Those are your only choices for D1 teams with openings on 9/15 or 9/22. Else hope you're scouring the D2/D3/NAIA ranks.

[MplsBison]

Well, then I hope your AD has been in contact with NCAT, UCA or PVAMU. Those are your only choices for D1 teams with openings on 9/15 or 9/22. Else hope you're scouring the D2/D3/NAIA ranks.

My "Yeah" was only in response to your Temple comment. I wasn't agreeing with you that every MAC team will have 8 conference games in 2012. You say they will, UNI's AD says you're wrong. Guess we'll find out.

[nwFL Griz]

My "Yeah" was only in response to your Temple comment. I wasn't agreeing with you that every MAC team will have 8 conference games in 2012. You say they will, UNI's AD says you're wrong. Guess we'll find out.

I didn't say they will, their press release said they will. It sounds more like UNI's AD is more hoping than anything, as they are in the same situation as y'all.

If you want to cling to the hope that an FBS conference would somehow go with an unbalanced schedule, when it is insanely easy for them not to, then by all means. I just hope your AD isn't thinking like you, or you may get stuck with a 10 game schedule.

[tourguide]

Well, then I hope your AD has been in contact with NCAT, UCA or PVAMU. Those are your only choices for D1 teams with openings on 9/15 or 9/22. Else hope you're scouring the D2/D3/NAIA ranks.


interesting I must have missed some updates here. Who is Southern Utah playing the 15th? Who are Hampton and Jacksonville playing the 15th? Did Southeast Missouri or Tenn Tech officially release their schedules as they are rumored to be playing the 22nd but both have the 8th off?

[nwFL Griz]

interesting I must have missed some updates here. Who is Southern Utah playing the 15th? Who are Hampton and Jacksonville playing the 15th? Did Southeast Missouri or Tenn Tech officially release their schedules as they are rumored to be playing the 22nd but both have the 8th off?

Like you, SUU, Hamptoon, Jacksonville, SEMO and TTU will almost certainly all be looking for home games as well (all only have 4 home games). The only one who might not is TTU as they are rumored to have gotten their 5th home game with Hampton on Sep 1. Yes both SEMO and TTU have the 8th off, but the dates I have for them come from the OVC conference release. Now they could change it by mutual agreement, but it's safe to assume they will not....unless you can make it worth their while. Even then, I doubt you get SEMO because of them needing a home game, and that would make TTU play 4 straight road games. Not insurmountable, but long odds.

[tourguide]

Like you, SUU, Hamptoon, Jacksonville, SEMO and TTU will almost certainly all be looking for home games as well (all only have 4 home games). The only one who might not is TTU as they are rumored to have gotten their 5th home game with Hampton on Sep 1. Yes both SEMO and TTU have the 8th off, but the dates I have for them come from the OVC conference release. Now they could change it by mutual agreement, but it's safe to assume they will not....unless you can make it worth their while. Even then, I doubt you get SEMO because of them needing a home game, and that would make TTU play 4 straight road games. Not insurmountable, but long odds.

agreed I dont think SEMO is even a possibility. SUU, played 4 home games last year so that is not a crazy idea (especially if they already got bought out by UTSA). TTU played 10 last year and made playoffs so if they could get a payday and play an 11th that is not too far fetched. Jacksonville and Hampton average less fans then most high school teams, so a home game really doesnt mean much to them. Shoot Id venture a guess jacksonville loses money hosting games!!

[TTUEagles]

A TTU staff-er wrote me to say the Hampton game for Aug. 30 (at TTU) is on, and despite wanting another FCS team, they are pretty much settled in on getting the other OOC game as a home game. That spells Sub-D1 to me --- "We'll take anyone for a home game at this point..." I vote for them finally grabbing their **** and going after some damn tough competition such as UNI or travelling to NDSU (switching SEMO game, i.e.) instead of a boring Thursday night game against Our Lady of Lourdes.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Wouldn't Elon be a good choice for NDSU?

The Phoenix have six home games scheduled, and they have West Virginia State scheduled on 9/15.

Their other OOC games are North Carolina and North Carolina Central, so while NDSU would be a tough OOC game, it actually would improve their SOS, give them all D-I opponents and be a decent destination game for them. And they might even get some travel money. IMO, of course.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

As for 9/8, there are other options if you're willing to reschedule a D-II, but I didn't see any that leaped out with six home games - Wofford, NoCo, Northwestern State, among others. VMI has 6 home games with Chowan on 9/8 but I don't think they'd make the trip.

[tourguide]

Wouldn't Elon be a good choice for NDSU?

The Phoenix have six home games scheduled, and they have West Virginia State scheduled on 9/15.

Their other OOC games are North Carolina and North Carolina Central, so while NDSU would be a tough OOC game, it actually would improve their SOS, give them all D-I opponents and be a decent destination game for them. And they might even get some travel money. IMO, of course.

I was a Wofford proponent before they scheduled Lincoln. I dont know how the contracts work with teams like Lincoln and West Virginia State.....would they have to buy these lower teams out? Regardless, I dont see either of those teams canceling a home game (no matter who they are playing) to travel to Fargodome. I prefer to focus on teams with actual dates open right now.

I am assuming your 2nd response about 9/8 was for UNI fans?

[hebmskebm]

Morgan State announces

http://www.morganstatebears.com/news/2012/3/11/FB_0311125604.aspx

[aceinthehole]

Morgan State announces

http://www.morganstatebears.com/news/2012/3/11/FB_0311125604.aspx

Good game for Sacred Heart - that finishes the NEC.

[UAalum72]

Good game for Sacred Heart - that finishes the NEC.
Good game, except it leaves SHU with only four home games.

Plus their Head Coach just went on medical leave
http://www.sacredheartpioneers.com/sports/m-footbl/2011-12/releases/20120306lo3z08

[Bogus Megapardus]

The Phoenix have six home games scheduled, and they have West Virginia State scheduled on 9/15.

I'm not familiar with West Virginia State. Why would this be a preferred matchup for Elon? Has West Virginia State played FCS teams in the past?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Morgan State announces

http://www.morganstatebears.com/news/2012/3/11/FB_0311125604.aspx

Through process of elimination, the final MEAC conference game is Sav State@Hampton on 10/27.

This completes Savannah State's schedule, and leaves two MEAC teams with OOC openings:

North Carolina A&T (2): 9/8, 9/15 or 9/22
Hampton (2): 9/1, 9/22, 10/6

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Also, while it doesn't really have any bearing on my schedules (since I have figured them out already), but Lehigh and Colgate both announced their 2012 schedules:

http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/schedule.aspx?path=football&schedule=190
http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_announces_2012_football_schedule.aspx?isRSS =1

[kdinva]

Through process of elimination, the final MEAC conference game is Sav State@Hampton on 10/27.

This completes Savannah State's schedule, and leaves two MEAC teams with OOC openings:

North Carolina A&T (2): 9/8, 9/15 or 9/22
Hampton (2): 9/1, 9/22, 10/6

Hampton @ Tenn. Tech on 9/1/12?

[hebmskebm]

Pitt confirmed a 9/22 game with Gardner-Webb

http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030712aaa.html

[aces1180]

NDSU hosts Prairie View A&M September 22 to complete their schedule...

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205396950

[darell1976]

NDSU hosts Prairie View A&M September 22 to complete their schedule...

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205396950

Any DI is better than a non-DI. Good pick up NDSU.

[MplsBison]

According to Dom Izzo twitter, NDSU is paying 200k to PV.

Talk about a bucket of bull s@*t. F that.


NCAA needs to step in and cap this crap at travel costs plus $50k. It's FCS!! xrotatehx

[darell1976]

According to Dom Izzo twitter, NDSU is paying 200k to PV.

Talk about a bucket of bull s@*t. F that.


NCAA needs to step in and cap this crap at travel costs plus $50k. It's FCS!! xrotatehx

Its the NC$$, all they care about is money.

[MplsBison]

Its the NC$$, all they care about is money.

The NCAA doesn't get any of this money. It's bribe money that NDSU is paying PV in order to come to Fargo.

I don't have a problem with that, but it's bulls&@t for PV to get 100k cash on top of all travel expenses (about 100k for charter jet, hotel, food, buses, etc.)

[BEAR]

Patiently awaiting the big announcement by UCA Athletic Admins about the 11th game.....xlolx

[darell1976]

The NCAA doesn't get any of this money. It's bribe money that NDSU is paying PV in order to come to Fargo.

I don't have a problem with that, but it's bulls&@t for PV to get 100k cash on top of all travel expenses (about 100k for charter jet, hotel, food, buses, etc.)

Just wait til next year and the year after. The price is going to go up every year unless you figure out some home and home games. So if a team backs out at least you can use that cash to lure in a replacement game like UND did after Central Arkansas backed out, they used that money and got Portland State to come in. Its hard to get teams up here for cheap especially when there aren't too many FCS teams in this area.

[blackbeard]

According to Dom Izzo twitter, NDSU is paying 200k to PV.

Talk about a bucket of bull s@*t. F that.


NCAA needs to step in and cap this crap at travel costs plus $50k. It's FCS!! xrotatehx

So its ok for FCS teams to play FBS teams for a $500k-$1M pay day, but wrong for an FCS team to pay another FCS team $200k???

[JSUBison]

Just wait til next year and the year after. The price is going to go up every year unless you figure out some home and home games. So if a team backs out at least you can use that cash to lure in a replacement game like UND did after Central Arkansas backed out, they used that money and got Portland State to come in. Its hard to get teams up here for cheap especially when there aren't too many FCS teams in this area.

Things are pretty solid for the next few years.

2013 OOC
vs Montana St
vs Western Carolina
@ Kansas State

2014 OOC
@ Iowa St
vs Montana
vs South Dakota The USD is a question mark though, I don't know if this is a year where we don't play USD in conference and this is actually a OOC game against them or what.

2015
@ Montana
@ Iowa (I think)

[Professor Chaos]

2015
@ Montana
@ Iowa (I think)
I believe Iowa is 2016. Currently there is no FBS game on the schedule for 2015. Maybe with a road game at Montana already they won't schedule an FBS game that year.

[darell1976]

Things are pretty solid for the next few years.

2013 OOC
vs Montana St
vs Western Carolina
@ Kansas State

2014 OOC
@ Iowa St
vs Montana
vs South Dakota The USD is a question mark though, I don't know if this is a year where we don't play USD in conference and this is actually a OOC game against them or what.

2015
@ Montana
@ Iowa (I think)

A tweet from WDAY Dom Izzo:


#NDSU AD Gene Taylor tells me a 12 game regular season "not out the question" for 2013

[hebmskebm]

Virginia University of Lynchburg just released their schedule and it includes games against NC A&T on Sep. 15 and Grambling on Oct. 20. The DI OOC opportunities for the few teams that haven't already completed their schedules are rapidly drying up.

http://vulathletics.com/news/2012/3/14/FB_0314121941.aspx

[kdinva]

Virginia University of Lynchburg just released their schedule and it includes games against NC A&T on Sep. 15 and Grambling on Oct. 20. The DI OOC opportunities for the few teams that haven't already completed their schedules are rapidly drying up.


"Paging; Gardner-Webb........" xviolinx

[hebmskebm]

Southern Utah rounds out their schedule with a game against New Mexico Highlands.

http://www.suutbirds.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=20100&SPID=11715&SPSID=95830

[hebmskebm]

NC A&T announces. Two sub D1-games :(

http://www.ncataggies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=593293&SPID=74503&DB_OEM_ID=24500&Q_SEASON=2012

[WestCoastAggie]

NC A&T announces. Two sub D1-games :(

http://www.ncataggies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=593293&SPID=74503&DB_OEM_ID=24500&Q_SEASON=2012

Well...

Yes, I attended A&T and Murray State...

[kdinva]

NC A&T announces. Two sub D1-games :(

http://www.ncataggies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=593293&SPID=74503&DB_OEM_ID=24500&Q_SEASON=2012

How'd they manage 5 home conference games, but only 3 away conf. games? I know the MEAC doesn't play a 100% round-robin sked.......

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Added all the stragglers. Waiting for more announcements!

[hebmskebm]

Grambling http://www.gsutigers.com/news/2012/3/13/FB_0313120237.aspx

Prairie View http://www.pvpanthers.com/schedule.aspx?path=football&schedule=49

Hey LFN, any chance any of the remaining teams have corresponding open dates? The pickings are starting to get pretty slim!

[nwFL Griz]

Open dates left:

Gardner-Webb - 9/29, 10/13
Hampton - 9/22, 10/6
Northern Iowa - 9/8, 10/6
SEMO - 9/8, 10/6
Tenn Tech - 9/8, 10/13
Fordham - 10/13, 10/20
Jacksonville - 9/15, 10/27
UCA - 9/15, 11/10
Alabama St - 9/1 (will either be an FBS game or the MEAC/SWAC)
UAPB - 9/1, 10/13

[TheRevSFA]

Sam Houston's fun 3 game home schedule has been released on their website (gobearkats.com) Looks like Sam should change their name to the Nomads, or the Washington Generals

Date Opponent Location Time (CT) Results Media
Sat, Sep 08 Incarnate Word Huntsville TBA

Sat, Sep 15 Baylor Waco TBA

Sat, Sep 22 Central Arkansas * Conway, Ark. TBA

Sat, Sep 29 Texas Southern Dynamo Stadium TBA

Sat, Oct 06 Stephen F. Austin * Reliant Stadium TBA

Sat, Oct 13 Nicholls State * Thibodaux, La. TBA

Sat, Oct 20 McNeese State (Homecoming) * Huntsville 2 p.m.

Sat, Oct 27 Lamar * Beaumont TBA

Sat, Nov 03 Southeastern Louisiana * Huntsville TBA

Sat, Nov 10 Northwestern State * Natchitoches, La. TBA

Sat, Nov 17 Texas A&M College Station TBA

[aceinthehole]

2012 Robert Morris Football Schedule

Sept. 1 - at North Dakota State
Sept. 8 - vs. Albany*
Sept. 15 - at Dayton
Sept. 29 - vs. Lafayette
Oct. 6 - at St. Francis (Pa.)*
Oct. 13 - at Bryant*
Oct. 20 - vs. Central Connecticut State*
Oct. 27 - at Wagner*
Nov. 3 - vs. Duquesne*
Nov. 10 - at Sacred Heart*
Nov. 17 - vs. Monmouth*

* - Northeast Conference game

[TTUEagles]

Open dates left:

Gardner-Webb - 9/29, 10/13
Hampton - 9/22, 10/6
Northern Iowa - 9/8, 10/6
SEMO - 9/8, 10/6
Tenn Tech - 9/8, 10/13
Fordham - 10/13, 10/20
Jacksonville - 9/15, 10/27
UCA - 9/15, 11/10
Alabama St - 9/1 (will either be an FBS game or the MEAC/SWAC)
UAPB - 9/1, 10/13

Tennessee Tech says they have 11 games this year, schedule is complete. Official release coming later this week.

[JSUBison]

So does anybody have any idea who UNI is going to schedule for their 3rd OOC?

[BEAR]

Must........get..........10th.........game....... Spock.....let it be......a .......division I....opponent....... xbawlingx

http://th32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/diamonddave529/th_captain_kirk.gif "Ahhhhhh...Division One!"


Open dates left:

Gardner-Webb - 9/29, 10/13
Hampton - 9/22, 10/6
Northern Iowa - 9/8, 10/6
SEMO - 9/8, 10/6
Tenn Tech - 9/8, 10/13
Fordham - 10/13, 10/20
Jacksonville - 9/15, 10/27
UCA - 9/15, 11/10
Alabama St - 9/1 (will either be an FBS game or the MEAC/SWAC)
UAPB - 9/1, 10/13

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Must........get..........10th.........game....... Spock.....let it be......a .......division I....opponent....... xbawlingx

http://th32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/diamonddave529/th_captain_kirk.gif "Ahhhhhh...Division One!"

Sorry Bear, it's Bacone College. :(

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Filled in MEAC/SWAC challenge with Alabama State and added Davidson, who also announced.

Since Valpo's OOC dance card is full:

* Valpo's open date must be 9/29 since no other PFL team has that weekend off
* Valpo must play Campbell on 11/3 since they're the only two PFL teams with openings on that date
* Valpo must play Dayton on 10/20 for the same reason

Campbell and Dayton do not have common open dates; therefore, the remaining OOC games must be Dayton/Jacksonville and Jacksonville/Campbell.

Dayton/Jacksonville can only happen on 9/22, and Jacksonville/Campbell can only happen on 11/10.

That leaves exactly one OOC game for the entire PFL: Jacksonville.... on 9/15 or 10/27.

[Bison_Kent]

Here is Valpo's schedule--tied in with their summer football camp. Your assumptions were correct per this.

http://www.valpofootballcamp.com/

[kdinva]

Sorry Bear, it's Bacone College. :(

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4487228